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Things to do with kids in Bedfordshire & Luton
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Puggle Club
1st May 2026
Venue: The Higgins Bedford
Address: Castle Lane, Bedford
This spring Puggle Club invites younger children to enjoy more creative museum fun with a parent or carer. The free drop-in encourages play, making and conversation in a welcoming space for preschool families.
Love Local Craft & Food Fayre
2nd May 2026
Venue: Jordan's Mill
Address: Holme Mills, Biggleswade
The May Love Local fayre offers another busy day of independent stalls, handmade goods and local produce. Parents can browse artisan traders while children enjoy being out on the site’s open grounds...
K-pop Live Theatre Show
3rd May 2026
Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange
The ultimate tribute to the global K-pop phenomenon. Expect jaw-dropping choreo, stage-ready visuals, fan chants, and bops that hit different. Live the rhythm. Feel the hype. Join the fandom.
Teddy Bear's Picnic
3rd May 2026
Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway
Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard
The Teddy Bear’s Picnic adds a playful family theme to Leighton Buzzard Railway’s Blue Steam timetable. Children can bring their favourite bear and enjoy a heritage train journey with extra seasonal...
Teddy Bear's Picnic
4th May 2026
Venue: Leighton Buzzard Railway
Address: Page's Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard
Families have a second chance to board the Teddy Bear’s Picnic trains over the bank holiday weekend. The themed running day mixes heritage railway travel with a child-friendly atmosphere and outdoor...
Secure your saplings!
Schools encouraged to apply this spring for free Woodland Trust trees to plant this autumn.
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